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ANOUS STOLIBUS: 
The five stomachs of this species were collected on one of three islands- 
Phoenix, Palmyra or Washington Island. The contents of of the stomachs 
exanined were almost completely digested. However, in specimens which were 
not completely digested, occasionally squid or fish remains could be found. 
In one specimen, captured on Palmyra Island, remains of algae could be detected. 
Parasitic animals were not usually found, however one mite was found 
attached to the innerlining of one of the stomachs. 
SOOTY TERN: 
50 stomachs of Sooty tern were examined and contents were found to be 
mainly cephalopod and fish. Generally the specimens were in good condition. 
In a few of the stomachs nematods and parasitic copepods were found. These 
specimens r-ere collected between Feb. 15 and June 15. The size ranged from 
1/2 inch to 3 inches in length, and over one half of the stomachs were empty. 
BOOBY: 
Cephalopod beaks and fish were the main findings in the 14 stomachs 
examined. The majority of the stomachs had nematods and a few had copepods, 
isopods or tapeworms. One stomach contained an impregnated isopod in which 238 
isopod larvae were counted. 
The stomachs were collected between Feb. 3 and June. The size ranged from 
4 inches to 9 inches in length, with some being thick walled and fat. 
ARENARIA INTREPES: 
Both specimens examined were collected on Palmyra Island. In both stomachs 
crustacean remains were found, thus giving an indication that crustaceans may be 
a major food source. 
